Police Beat

OPP arrests two people in Facebook Marketplace fraud

Barrie pair charged as part of provincewide investigation launched after person claimed to be bilked of money through Facebook

Jan 5, 2024 4:23 PM Read more >

More than 1,400 charges laid during Festive RIDE campaign

OPP stopped 42,464 drivers during campaign that ran from Nov. 16 to Jan. 2

Jan 5, 2024 1:16 PM Read more >

Former area resident who murdered daughter dies in prison

Barrie native Gabe Batstone, the young girl's father, vows to continue seeking improvements in child protection

Jan 4, 2024 2:53 PM Read more >

Man charged for allegedly trafficking drugs into Simcoe County

Orillia OPP arrests man, seizes suspected meth, fentanyl, cocaine

Jan 4, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

Brazen distraction theft in store parking lot leads to $10K loss

Police say while one man helped victim with her vehicle's tires in local lot, a second man stole her purse

Jan 4, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >

Scammed by a fake Elon Musk investment video? You're not alone

Police warn of online fraud involving ad on YouTube and other social-media platforms that features a video of the billionaire

Jan 4, 2024 10:08 AM Read more >

Area man may take plea in child luring, sex assault case

Curtis Gamble has been charged with related offences by three police departments since spring 2022

Jan 3, 2024 4:41 PM Read more >

Penetanguishene residents charged in Wasaga Beach road rage incident

Occupants of one vehicle reported being run off road, having firearm pointed at them: police

Jan 3, 2024 2:49 PM Read more >

Penetang man among those charged after Kapuskasing drug seizure

The total value of the seizure was estimated to be $80,000

Jan 3, 2024 2:39 PM Read more >

Area teen clocked at 183 km/h on highway: OPP

Aurora OPP say 17-year-old has been charged with stunt driving after being pulled over at Highways 400 and 11

Jan 3, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >